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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
7
Washington Jan 14 Secretary Garrison and adjutant generals of the National Guard from more than 30 states agreed on terms of a militia payroll. The plan would have the federal government pay militia men who would enlist as federal reservists and be subject to presidential call for duty at home or overseas.
The proposed militia bill calls for 14.5 million dollars yearly with 4 million for encampment and maneuvers, 8 million for home service pay, and 2.5 million for arms and equipment. Secretary Garrison will present the draft to President Wilson with expectations of federal returns. If approved, the measure becomes an administration bill. The drafting committee included Brigadier-Generals Martin, Stewart, Sadley, and Young, with Crowder and Mills also present.
An old home remedy touts a pint sized cough cure mixing granulated sugar with warm water and pinex pine extract. Claimed benefits include rapid relief for bronchial conditions and whooping cough. Publicity notes guarantee satisfaction or refund, with Pinex available via pharmacists or The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne Indiana.
Gloriol Wavolene claims to transform stringy hair into curl and wave beauty that lasts days. The ad states the product makes unattractive hair look neat and polished with lasting results.
An actress praises Global Wavolene claiming it improves hair, spares her from daily curling, and urges dispensing with the hot curling iron. The product, sold in drug stores and toilet counters, costs 50 cents per bottle.
Eight year old Mary Summers, reported missing after a fire at 240 Blue Hill Avenue yesterday, was found safe with neighbors. The rescue saved her sick mother and three younger sisters from the third story of the burning home.
A three story wooden house and a tailor shop owned by Hyman Summers burned partly as a strong wind fanned the blaze. Mrs Summers crawled to summon help while baker David Kasanof saved her, her infant, and two daughters. He recovered the family savings from a tin box left behind.
Judge Jenney of Suffolk Superior Court dismissed the $100,000 breach of promise suit filed by Miss Mary I Sullivan of Needham against Chicago financier John Bross Lloyd. The ruling ends a high profile case tied to sensational heart balm claims and precedent in the state.
Miss Sullivan pursued equity to reach Lloyd property in trust but Judge Jenney ruled she must file an ordinary suit at law. This approach, used by other young women, delays answering 200 interrogatories from trustee Henry D. Lloyd. Lloyd called the case a frame up involving her lawyer uncle.
Miss Bertha M Boody of Brookline has been elected dean of Radcliffe College to fill the vacancy after the death of Miss Coes. The announcement came late yesterday afternoon and surprised students and faculty. Acting dean Miss Caroline Humphry had been considered for the post.
Miss Boody earned an A B from Radcliffe in 1899 and an A M from Columbia in 1912. She studied at the American School for Classical Studies in Rome and at the University of Cambridge. She taught at Cambridge School for Girls and Miss Madeira's, led Charlton School, and served Radcliffe Alumni as treasurer then second vice president. She was elected an associate of the college in October 1912 for a three year term.
Mrs Sara Ritsky and her two daughters Ida and Ole aged 12 and 8 journeyed from Southwestern Russia to join husband Morris Ritsky in Worcester. They were barred from landing by immigration authorities on a physician certificate pending a special board hearing the next morning.
News from Metuchen New Jersey confirms the sudden death of Mrs. Carrie Rand Herron in Florence Italy last Sunday. The report comes via John J Flemming manager of the estate of Mrs Carrie D Rand mother of Mrs Herron, who died in Florence years ago.
The affair linked professor Herron a Burlington pastor to Mrs. Rand and her daughter Carrie. His wife sued for desertion and cruelty, won a decree, and alimony was settled with Mrs. Rand giving $60,000 to the former wife. The 1901 wedding in Grinnell’s circle drew socialist notables. Herron later directed a chair at Grinnell, denounced modern Christianity, and founded a socialist colony in Metuchen. He and Mrs Herron had three children, then he bought a Florence villa where she died years later.
Four families were awakened by Patrolmen Green and Burt as a basement fire at 28 Charter Street spread smoke to the upper floors. Jean Garry and family were assisted to the street as the blaze caused about 200 dollars in damage.
President Wilson declared opposition to restoring the spoils system in postoffice appointments. He would veto the postoffice appropriation bill if a rider exempting assistant postmasters from the classified service remained. He aims to halt calls to weaken the merit system despite civil service criticism in tariff currency and deficiency bills.
Advertises relief for rheumatism using Kimer and Amend's N Y 281. Claims recommend by reliable druggists and those who used it. Includes endorsement from 11 trusted pharmacists.
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